Security leader introduces new options for smart home users with professional monitoring for the Nest Secure

DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MONI Smart Security (MONI), a subsidiary of Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASCMA) and a leading provider in home security alarm monitoring, is pleased to announce the availability of its professional monitoring for the Nest Secure alarm system, starting today on mymoni.com/nest.

The Nest Secure alarm system, unveiled September 20, 2017, is now available to customers with a variety of home professional monitoring pricing plans from MONI. The experts at MONI will provide professional 24/7 monitoring for the Nest system starting at $24.99/month with a three-year agreement or $34.99/month with no long-term agreement.

"MONI believes in the personalization of home security. With our integration with the Nest Secure alarm system, MONI will offer monitoring at various price points, so anyone can seamlessly add the professional monitoring plan that best fits their lifestyle," said Jeff Gardner, President and CEO of MONI Smart Security.

With MONI's premium professional monitoring, customers have 24/7 home security coverage and experts to contact the authorities on their behalf in an emergency - ideal for those who want an extra layer of security and professional response if they're unable to monitor alarms on their own.

"The Nest Secure alarm system is not only easy to install and live with, it can also be customized to the needs of each customer," said Linus Lundberg, head of global enterprise partnerships. "Now our customers have another option for additional security with MONI Smart Security's award-winning professional monitoring."

Nest Secure and MONI pair the latest technology with comprehensive service for optimal safety and satisfaction.

"MONI is trusted by more than one million customers. We have been recognized as an industry leader in home security for our acclaimed professional monitoring and excellent customer satisfaction. Our team of highly trained security experts, paired with our patented technology, delivers incredible response-time speed. MONI's number one priority is our customers' safety and has been for nearly 25 years," said Gardner.

MONI has achieved many milestones, having built an award winning alarm response monitoring center that connects with customers in an emergency. For more information or to add MONI professional monitoring to a Nest Secure alarm system, visit mymoni.com/nest.

About MONIMONI is a subsidiary of Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASCMA), and is one of the largest home security alarm monitoring companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, MONI secures more than one million residential customers and commercial client accounts with monitored home and business security system services. The company is supported by the nation's largest network of independent Authorized Dealers, providing products and support to customers in the U.S., Canada and
Puerto Rico. MONI was named the "Connected Home Security Company of the Year" in 2016 and "Connected Home Automation Company of the Year" in 2017 by IoT Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes excellence in Internet of Things technologies. To learn more about MONI and the full suite of smart, personalized home security solutions available, visit www.mymoni.com. Click here for licensing information.